“I’m starving,” I said, in
between mouthfuls of prawns and peas, trying to ignore the dimming room. A
crash overhead started the storm’s symphony. Fat raindrops splattered against
the window as the room lit with a sudden flash. Seconds later, another rumble
filled the air. I shuddered.

“Are you okay?”

“I don’t like thunder storms,”
I admitted, finishing the last of my noodles. The truth was I was afraid of any
loud noise.

“Don’t worry, I won’t force you
out in this.”

“I forgot to bring a coat,” I
grumbled, rubbing my arms as though it had suddenly got cold.

Matt stood and peered out the
window. “It’ll be a while before this is over.” He picked up the plates and took
them into the kitchen. I followed him, not wanting to be alone.

As I walked in, I suddenly
remembered the large windows, and saw the dreary sky blanketing the village. My
eyes widened in fear as another flash filled the sky.

“They most certainly can!” He
took my hand and led me back into the living room. “Well, it looks like we’ll
be here a bit longer than intended.” We sat back down on the sofa.

“And no TV to kill the time,” I
said, staring at the empty fireplace. “Look, if you want to get rid of me, I
can make a mad dash to the car door. It’s only rain.”

“I don’t want to get rid of
you, Paige.” As he said my name, the hairs on my neck and arms stood on end.
“But I’m not willing to share you either.”

*****

Bio:

British
author, Charlotte Howard, was born in Oman and spent much of the first part of
her life flitting between Oman, Scotland, and England. Now settled in Somerset,
Charlotte lives with her husband, two children, and growing menagerie of pets.

Her
career as a writer began at an early age, with a poem being featured in an
anthology for the East Midlands. Since then Charlotte has written many short stories
and poems, and finally wrote her first full-length piece of fiction in 2010.

During
what little spare time she has, Charlotte enjoys reading and writing (of
course), spending time with her family, and watching action movies whilst
eating curry and drinking tea.

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